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Blue and White received the most seats in the September 17 election -- the second in less than six months -- which ended without a clear victory for either the religious-right…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246585
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A previous deal saw six captives released on October 20. IS had taken women and children from Suweida’s Druze community in July. Damascus has faced widespread anger over the July…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239405
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On October 23, President Reuven Rivlin passed on the task of forming the government to Benny Gantz, leader of the centrist Blue and White alliance, after incumbent Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247453
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This is the first time a sitting premier has faced criminal charges. The decision has been looming for several months and comes as the country risks heading towards a third…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247981
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The future of Likud hinges principally on the trial of Netanyahu, its leader. While he has shown no willingness to step down as party leader, a conviction or an unlikely plea…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267383
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Together with Syrian government budget cutbacks, the decreased Russian presence has resulted in an increase in inter-communal clashes, forced disappearances, demonstrations and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272593
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The country has been without a permanent government for close to a year after elections in April and September failed to produce a coalition; another snap poll is now scheduled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249603
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The visit signals that the Biden administration accepts that it must deal with the crown prince and is reconciled to him becoming king. Bin Salman was worried that Washington…